Hello, I’ve read about the Easter tradition at the Duomo in Florence. Does anyone know the exact route the cart will take? Or what time we should be there?
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The cart arrives from the direction of Piazza della Repubblica. If you only want to see the cart pass by, find a position near there or along Via Roma. If you want to see the Scoppio del Carro and associated events in front of the Duomo, arrive by 9:30 to claim your spot. I arrived arould 10:00 last year and couldn't get closer than 10-15 people deep from the barricades. Expect that you won't be able to leave your position and return once the crowd starts to fill in, so plan accordingly. I believe the "fireworks" start around 11:00, but there are historic guard units and other activities that preceed the arrival of the cart, which takes a good half hour to set up. Also, the Cardinal circles Piazza del Duomo and blesses the crowd prior to the "dove" flying out to ignite the cart.
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Did you go to the Scoppio? What did you think?